Meta Inc's social media platform Instagram on Thursday (June 23) announced that it's currently exploring new ways for its users to verify their age, starting with the United States.

Instagram tests two new methods for age verification; move will provide age-appropriate content to children

In a letter sent by the advocacy group, Fairplay and its Children's Screen Time Action Network; rabbis, reverends, pastors and other religious leaders urged Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg to permanently scrap the company's plan to launch an Instagram version aimed at young users.

Religious leaders write to Zuckerberg asking for Instagram kids to be scrapped

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Instagram tests two new methods for age verification; move will provide age-appropriate content to children

Religious leaders write to Zuckerberg asking for Instagram kids to be scrapped